Journey to the gold diggins, by Jeremiah Saddlebags

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Going - to the Post-Office, he receives a letter informing him
of the death of his aunt, who has left him $500,

Being in search of an investment, his eyes meet with the news from

California.

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Mr. Saddlebags ruminates on the news,

Being an exceedingly quiet young man, the noise alarms

the neighbors.

Seeing himself discovered* he is
brought to his senses.

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He considers he has made a fool of himself

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His friends having sent for a doctor his case is pronounced one

of yellow fever.

Mr. Saddlebags being of a different opinion, kicks the man of

physic out.

The discovery of'500 tons tests Mr, Saddlebags’

credulity.

Heins? a man not to be deceived, he called on a

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anker who had received a specimen.

Hearing that era dies were used for
washing gold* he buys one*

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Mr, Saddlebags attends a meeting of a gold mine association, and makes a speech.

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Having taken some refreshment after
his exertion) he returns home sing¬
ing a California glee-sung*

Being rather noisy, he is arrested after a slight struggle.

Awaking in the morning, he tries to
collect his scattered senses.

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becoming very thin on pri¬
son fare, he finds lie can
escape thro’ the grating.

The keeper discovering the escape
of his prisoner, determines to
pursue him.

.Mr. Saddlebags having very long legs, easily outstrips his pursuer^ and

arrives home in safety.

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Having made up his mind to go to California, find studied the

the Isthmus the best route.

decides

Mr, Saddlebags bikes the advice or a friend, and gets his head shaved, to prevent the Indians

seal ping him

He finds hie wig fits to his satisfaction.

Mr. Saddlebags being ready to start, takes leave of Ills lady-love.

He is not above carrying his own baggage and

pro visions.

Mr, Saddlebags hires a boat to take him to the ship,

Arriving on hoard, lie introduces himself to the

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A storm coming up, he thinks Lest to try on his life-

preserver.

Feeling rather uncomfortable, he wants to know if the captain will take him bock.

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The captain shows him the first position.

The second position,

told that it requires a little practice.

An unfortunate lurch gf the vessel throws him into his neighbor’s berth.

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According to custom, he is tied there*

Air. Saddlebags being a philosopher* he
makes the best of his situation, and tries
his hand at gymnastic exercises.

Arriving at the mast-head, he admires
the prospect.

The rope giving way* he falls into the sea.

Fortunately the Bailors hook him.

Arriving on deck, he shakes himself,

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Mi\ Saddlebags being on the sharp look-out, assures the captain he

sees land.

Arriving at Ghjigres, he bids the captain adieu.

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he is surprised at the appearance of the natives.

Commences his journey t and is struck with the novel
mode of conveyance.

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Thinks he might as well take it easy

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Bff. Saddlebags being detennmed (hey shall not scafp iiim, throws his wig at them.

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Mr. Saddlebags hires a mule to carry him over the mountains.

He finds the road anything but level*

Being thrown off* ho is accompanied in his
descent.

Mr. Saddlebags becomes senseless

Corning to his senses, he finds himself alone,

He gives way to despair.

On the point of starvation,, ho is overcome at the anticipation of a repast.

Feeling llurtsty, he h delighted to see water in the distance.

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Mr. Saddlebags not understanding 1 the language of the country, makes
himself agreeable by singing a California song.

Which so enchants her, that she shows her approval by an embrace.

Sir, Saddlebags having retired for the night, is alarmed

by a noise.

Proving to be an assassin, he tries to escape.

lie finds it impossible to con¬
ceal himself!

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Mr, Saddlebags being sentenced to walk the plank, natures the captain he entertains the

most friendly feelings towards him.

The captain tikes it into consideration.

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Mr. Saddlebags so amuses the crew, that they agree to let him off on condition ho

becomes one of them*

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The man-of-war arriving at San Francisco, he is marched o,

snore to be hung.

The approach of death reminds him
of hia lady-love.

Ho beholds her for the last time.

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Mr. Saddlebags is disappointed at not finding San Francisco the place he anticipated.

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Having commenced. digging, he is delighted to see something like gold.

It proves to be a lump of uncommon sjfte

Hib friends having discovered bis good fortune, make an attack upon him.

Believing in the maxim, “a man who runs away, Sives to fioht
another day, he puts it in force.

His friends obtaining the booty, fight among themselves, and having killed one another, he

Lakes possession of his property.

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Mr, Saddlebags becoming addicted to the customs
of tine country, gambles, and loses his gold.

He meets with an overland party, who are run short of provisions

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Saddlebags having arrived at the prairies, finds he cannot enjoy a meal alone*

Makes good his retreat,

Mr* Siiddltibngs plead h for hia life.

He is disagreeably surprised to meet a native, who arrests hie progress.

On condition that he will become a native his life is spared, and he h taught the war-dance.

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Calling upon a banker to deposit his gold, in told it is all rubbish

She knows him at last,

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Mr* Saddlebags recovering from his fatigue and disappointment, amuses his lady-love by recounting his adventures.

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